Do I need a Turkey transit visa for a layover?
I have an Indian passport and am planning to visit Germany with a valid visa.
To book a flight for Germany (Mumbai – Dusseldorf), I came across some connected flights that stop at Istanbul.
Do I need to have visa for Turkey? This is the first time I am travelling outside my country, and any information on this will be helpful.
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I have an Indian passport and am planning to visit Germany with a valid visa.
To book a flight for Germany (Mumbai – Dusseldorf), I came across some connected flights that stop at Istanbul.
Do I need to have visa for Turkey? This is the first time I am travelling outside my country, and any information on this will be helpful.
visas transit layovers indian-citizens turkey
edited May 13 '14 at 20:33
Nick Stauner
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How long is the layover? And is it with the same airline?
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 28 '13 at 19:45
@AnkurBanerjee, It is same airline(Turkish airline) and difference of time between flights is 1 hours 20 minute.
– alekhine
Feb 28 '13 at 19:53
And definitely the same airport?
– Mark Mayo♦
Feb 28 '13 at 20:58
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I have an Indian passport and am planning to visit Germany with a valid visa.
To book a flight for Germany (Mumbai – Dusseldorf), I came across some connected flights that stop at Istanbul.
Do I need to have visa for Turkey? This is the first time I am travelling outside my country, and any information on this will be helpful.
visas transit layovers indian-citizens turkey
edited May 13 '14 at 20:33
Nick Stauner
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asked Feb 28 '13 at 19:27
alekhinealekhine
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I have an Indian passport and am planning to visit Germany with a valid visa.
To book a flight for Germany (Mumbai – Dusseldorf), I came across some connected flights that stop at Istanbul.
Do I need to have visa for Turkey? This is the first time I am travelling outside my country, and any information on this will be helpful.
visas transit layovers indian-citizens turkey
visas transit layovers indian-citizens turkey
edited May 13 '14 at 20:33
Nick Stauner
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asked Feb 28 '13 at 19:27
alekhinealekhine
250237
edited May 13 '14 at 20:33
Nick Stauner
2,12721518
asked Feb 28 '13 at 19:27
alekhinealekhine
250237
edited May 13 '14 at 20:33
Nick Stauner
2,12721518
edited May 13 '14 at 20:33
Nick Stauner
2,12721518
edited May 13 '14 at 20:33
Nick Stauner
2,12721518
2,12721518
asked Feb 28 '13 at 19:27
alekhinealekhine
250237
asked Feb 28 '13 at 19:27
alekhinealekhine
250237
asked Feb 28 '13 at 19:27
alekhinealekhine
250237
250237
How long is the layover? And is it with the same airline?
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 28 '13 at 19:45
@AnkurBanerjee, It is same airline(Turkish airline) and difference of time between flights is 1 hours 20 minute.
– alekhine
Feb 28 '13 at 19:53
And definitely the same airport?
– Mark Mayo♦
Feb 28 '13 at 20:58
add a comment |
How long is the layover? And is it with the same airline?
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 28 '13 at 19:45
@AnkurBanerjee, It is same airline(Turkish airline) and difference of time between flights is 1 hours 20 minute.
– alekhine
Feb 28 '13 at 19:53
And definitely the same airport?
– Mark Mayo♦
Feb 28 '13 at 20:58
How long is the layover? And is it with the same airline?
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 28 '13 at 19:45
How long is the layover? And is it with the same airline?
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 28 '13 at 19:45
@AnkurBanerjee, It is same airline(Turkish airline) and difference of time between flights is 1 hours 20 minute.
– alekhine
Feb 28 '13 at 19:53
@AnkurBanerjee, It is same airline(Turkish airline) and difference of time between flights is 1 hours 20 minute.
– alekhine
Feb 28 '13 at 19:53
And definitely the same airport?
– Mark Mayo♦
Feb 28 '13 at 20:58
And definitely the same airport?
– Mark Mayo♦
Feb 28 '13 at 20:58
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No, you don't need a transit visa - as long as you don't leave the transit lounge. But be sure about your change with airlines/planes, as there are two airports in Istanbul. You may read detailed information on the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Edit (not by Mahmut) to include extract from part of the referenced website:
Question: I will be flying to Europe. I know that our aircraft will land in İstanbul. I am not planning to leave the transit lounge. Do I need to get transit visa?
Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa.
The above to attempt to clarify that in the above circumstances the nationality of the traveller appears irrelevant (though so does "I will be flying to Europe", and interlining of luggage is not covered by the extract).
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If you do not leave the airport transit area, then you do not need a transit visa.
From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa.
From Turkish Airlines:
Passengers disembark with only their cabin baggage and proceed directly to the boarding gates without any flight or passport procedures.
From Timatic:
TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
- Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.
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No, you don't need a transit visa - as long as you don't leave the transit lounge. But be sure about your change with airlines/planes, as there are two airports in Istanbul. You may read detailed information on the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Edit (not by Mahmut) to include extract from part of the referenced website:
Question: I will be flying to Europe. I know that our aircraft will land in İstanbul. I am not planning to leave the transit lounge. Do I need to get transit visa?
Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa.
The above to attempt to clarify that in the above circumstances the nationality of the traveller appears irrelevant (though so does "I will be flying to Europe", and interlining of luggage is not covered by the extract).
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No, you don't need a transit visa - as long as you don't leave the transit lounge. But be sure about your change with airlines/planes, as there are two airports in Istanbul. You may read detailed information on the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Edit (not by Mahmut) to include extract from part of the referenced website:
Question: I will be flying to Europe. I know that our aircraft will land in İstanbul. I am not planning to leave the transit lounge. Do I need to get transit visa?
Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa.
The above to attempt to clarify that in the above circumstances the nationality of the traveller appears irrelevant (though so does "I will be flying to Europe", and interlining of luggage is not covered by the extract).
edited Jul 2 '15 at 11:14
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No, you don't need a transit visa - as long as you don't leave the transit lounge. But be sure about your change with airlines/planes, as there are two airports in Istanbul. You may read detailed information on the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Edit (not by Mahmut) to include extract from part of the referenced website:
Question: I will be flying to Europe. I know that our aircraft will land in İstanbul. I am not planning to leave the transit lounge. Do I need to get transit visa?
Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa.
The above to attempt to clarify that in the above circumstances the nationality of the traveller appears irrelevant (though so does "I will be flying to Europe", and interlining of luggage is not covered by the extract).
edited Jul 2 '15 at 11:14
pnuts
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answered Feb 28 '13 at 20:58
Mahmut Ali ÖZKURANMahmut Ali ÖZKURAN
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No, you don't need a transit visa - as long as you don't leave the transit lounge. But be sure about your change with airlines/planes, as there are two airports in Istanbul. You may read detailed information on the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Edit (not by Mahmut) to include extract from part of the referenced website:
Question: I will be flying to Europe. I know that our aircraft will land in İstanbul. I am not planning to leave the transit lounge. Do I need to get transit visa?
Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa.
The above to attempt to clarify that in the above circumstances the nationality of the traveller appears irrelevant (though so does "I will be flying to Europe", and interlining of luggage is not covered by the extract).
edited Jul 2 '15 at 11:14
pnuts
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answered Feb 28 '13 at 20:58
Mahmut Ali ÖZKURANMahmut Ali ÖZKURAN
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pnuts
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edited Jul 2 '15 at 11:14
pnuts
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answered Feb 28 '13 at 20:58
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answered Feb 28 '13 at 20:58
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If you do not leave the airport transit area, then you do not need a transit visa.
From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa.
From Turkish Airlines:
Passengers disembark with only their cabin baggage and proceed directly to the boarding gates without any flight or passport procedures.
From Timatic:
TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
- Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.
answered Nov 1 '15 at 19:07
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If you do not leave the airport transit area, then you do not need a transit visa.
From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa.
From Turkish Airlines:
Passengers disembark with only their cabin baggage and proceed directly to the boarding gates without any flight or passport procedures.
From Timatic:
TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
- Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.
answered Nov 1 '15 at 19:07
Michael HamptonMichael Hampton
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If you do not leave the airport transit area, then you do not need a transit visa.
From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa.
From Turkish Airlines:
Passengers disembark with only their cabin baggage and proceed directly to the boarding gates without any flight or passport procedures.
From Timatic:
TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
- Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.
answered Nov 1 '15 at 19:07
Michael HamptonMichael Hampton
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If you do not leave the airport transit area, then you do not need a transit visa.
From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa.
From Turkish Airlines:
Passengers disembark with only their cabin baggage and proceed directly to the boarding gates without any flight or passport procedures.
From Timatic:
TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
- Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.
answered Nov 1 '15 at 19:07
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answered Nov 1 '15 at 19:07
Michael HamptonMichael Hampton
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How long is the layover? And is it with the same airline?
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 28 '13 at 19:45
@AnkurBanerjee, It is same airline(Turkish airline) and difference of time between flights is 1 hours 20 minute.
– alekhine
Feb 28 '13 at 19:53
And definitely the same airport?
– Mark Mayo♦
Feb 28 '13 at 20:58